Jacques CHAMBON

The BD Pole highlights Jacques Chambon, the unforgettable interpreter of Merlin in Kaamelott, who signs his first comic book, Shame of Thrones. Released on October 29, 2025, by Editions Caurette, and brilliantly illustrated by Michel Rodrigue, this work is an adaptation of the
successful eponymous comedy by Jacques Chambon.

Jacques Chambon is never where you expect him. A chameleon actor and unpredictable author, he ingeniously shifts from one genre to another, from one repertoire to another, from one audience to another. One evening on a theater stage, he is the next day on a film or television set, before heading to a recording studio to lend his voice to a cartoon character. A prolific author, he has written about twenty comedies. He makes numerous appearances on both small and, sometimes, big screens, but it is his unforgettable character of Merlin in Kaamelott that allowed the general public to discover and appreciate him. Now Jacques CHAMBON adapts his play of the same name Shame of Thrones into a comic book. Guaranteed humor! The album is a fierce satire of absolute power and marital relationships, set in an imaginary kingdom.

The plot plunges us into a tyrannical imaginary kingdom, where a brutal royal couple reigns unchallenged. The revolt is brewing, and the couple's marital crisis quickly transforms into a political regime crisis. All blows, from the lowest to the most Machiavellian, are then allowed.
Michel Rodrigue brilliantly captures the corrosive humor and sharp dialogues of the original play. His vivid illustrations bring to life colorful characters. This comic book offers a biting and jubilant satire of power and marital relationships. Shame of Thrones is a must-read for fans of dark humor and satirical comics.